Patents by Inventor Marlin E. Beck

Marlin E. Beck has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Mirror swing lock mechanism
    Patent number: 5028029
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle outside rear view mirror assembly of the type wherein the mirror may be rotated between a laterally extended rear viewing position and a folded back non-viewing position, and more particularly which includes a goose-neck mirror supporting arm having a vertical arm portion including first detent means formed integrally therein and which means coacts with second detent means formed in a resiliently deformable mirror arm supporting sub-assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1991
    Assignee: Delbar Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Marlin E. Beck, Kyle R. Smith
  • Mirror swing lock mechanism
    Patent number: 4523735
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a mounting mechanism for a mirror of the type adapted to be supported on an exterior surface of a vehicle and, more specifically, a mounting mechanism which allows the mirror and its support mechanism to be swung from its normal rearward viewing position to prevent damage to the mirror and its supporting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1985
    Assignee: Delbar Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Marlin E. Beck, Robert W. McFarland